Power Plant Mechanic

About the Role

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a 3rd Class Maintenance Mechanic to install, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, and maintain mechanical equipment throughout the facility in a safe and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and complete work orders and requisitions, documenting all critical or pertinent information routinely.
• Use and become proficient with Computer Maintenance software (Tabware).
• Respond and report to work during off hours for emergency repairs; ability to be on call.
• Troubleshoot equipment, diagnose problems, and make necessary repairs.
• Operate mobile equipment, including industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer loaders, and other mobile equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs around facility grounds.
• Identify and repair potential safety hazards.

Requirements

• Technical schooling or equivalent experience.
• Proven mechanical abilities in previous jobs.
• Experience with Oxy-Acetylene torch usage.
• Ability to read and record measurements with precision.
• Welding, soldering, brazing, and pipe fitting skills.
• Certificates and licenses as required by local, state, federal, environmental, and/or health/safety regulatory agencies.

Work Environment

• Noise in the work environment.
• Physical demands include:
  • Standing, sitting for prolonged periods, walking, and handling tools or equipment with fine motor skills.
  • Reaching with hands and arms, climbing and walking on heights greater than 4 feet.
  • Stooping, kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling, and crawling.
  • Ascending and descending stairs and stationary vertical ladders.
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Moving about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces.
  • Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception (corrected or otherwise).
  • Operating a 1.5-inch fire hose at 125 psi line pressure to extinguish fires.
  • Operating fire extinguishing equipment, from handheld extinguishers to 200 lb portable units.
  • Accessing confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required, including but not limited to:
  • Negative pressure respirator
  • Positive pressure respirator
  • Self-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle)
  • Hardhat
  • Approved safety shoes
  • Eye protection
  • Rubber suit and gloves
  • Chemical resistant suit
  • Heat resistant outerwear
  • Flame resistant outerwear
  • Approved hearing protection
  • Gloves
  • Safety harness

Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits with multiple and flexible medical plans.
• Outstanding PTO program and floating holidays.
• Strong 401k program with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement plan.
• College loan reimbursement.
• College scholarship program for dependents.
• Parental Leave Program.
• Inclusive culture with employee engagement events and resource groups.
• Competitive total compensation package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and short-term disability
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days